COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTERS &

PINE NECK MARINA PARK: Josiah Foster Path, East Quogue

This facility features 14 floating dock slips, vessels not to exceed 30 feet. Power and water available away from docks. Pine Neck Marine Park Off Leash Area for dogs which consists of 6ft fenced area for large dogs' 6 ft fenced area for small dogs ( under25lbs), double gated entrance with transition space, dog waste bags and receptacles, water fountain with dog bowl (to be installed Spring 2021).

BAY AVENUE MARINA: 33 Bay Avenue, East Quogue

Purchased by the Town in 2007 with Community Preservation Funds, this facility features a newly renovated bulkhead, 12 floating dock slips for boats 25 feet and smaller. Power and water available away from docks.

SQUIRETOWN PARK: 62 Red Creek Road, Hampton Bays

This facility is home to the Squiretown Lodge, where many recreational programs are held each year.

PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE: 6 Newtown Road, Hampton Bays

Located on the Shinnecock Canal, this facility houses the administrative arm of the Parks & Recreation Department. Beach permits distribution, recreational program registration and a variety of additional services are available at this facility. It is open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

TIANA BEACH ACTIVITY CENTER: 72 Dune Road, Hampton Bays

With access to the Atlantic Ocean, this seasonal facility is used for town recreational programming. It is also available for rent to residents wishing to host events at this location. The facility can accommodate up to a total of 150 people inside and out combined. The facility has a prep kitchen, bathrooms, stage, gas fire pit and wrap-around decking.

TIANA BAYSIDE RECREATION FACILITY

& MARINE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CENTER:

89 Dune Road, Hampton Bays

Located across the road from Tiana Beach Oceanside, this facility is presently the main site for Town sponsored swimming lessons, sailing, kayaking and wind surfing instruction programs. The Town has also partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension on a marine stewardship and education center. Also offering oyster gardening program. Features: Boat tie-up facilities on Tiana Bay (max. boat size 25 feet), weekend daytime docking for boater access to Tiana Beach Oceanside (5-hour limit), restrooms, 156 parking spaces. Unsupervised waterfront. No Lifeguard on duty.

RED CREEK PARK ACTIVITY CENTER: 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays

A heated building with access to restrooms, kitchen and 2000-sq.-ft. of activity space. Tables and chairs are available for use. Town residents may reserve the building for a fee. See section on Red Creek Park for details. Call the Parks & Recreation Department (631) 728-8585 for building use.

SOUTHAMPTON RECREATION CENTER AT NORTH SEA COMMUNITY PARK:

1370A Majors Path, North Sea

This 55,000-sq.-ft indoor sports facility was built by Southampton Youth Services (SYS lnc.) on 5-acres of Town-owned land within North Sea Community Park. The Recreation Center houses basketball/volleyball courts and a soccer/lacrosse/roller hockey field that also can be utilized as a collegiate size basketball court. Golf cages, batting cages, aerobics and exercise studio, fitness room and a little league room with a pitching area are also available. The Town’s Youth Bureau operates a drop-in youth center within the recreation center and a “Community Room” is available for public use. Another 10 acres of land has been designated for sports fields to be built by the Town. For more information about use and programming at the indoor Recreation Center call SYS at (631) 287-1511.

PARKS & BEACH ORDINANCES

Rules For Facility Use Permits For Town Beaches, Beach Parties, And Gatherings

It is the Town of Southampton’s goal to encourage our residents and taxpayers to enjoy beach access areas as much as possible. However, this use must be controlled in order to ensure that our resources are properly protected. All Town bathing beaches are closed to the public between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 am, from May 15th through September 15th, unless a Facility Use Permit or an after hours Fishing Permit is issued by the Parks & Recreation Department. Other regulations may apply to access roads designated as “Parking by Permit Only” areas.

GUIDELINES FOR FACILITY USE PERMITS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Permit will be issued only to Town residents and taxpayers 18 years and older. Proof of residency and age are required.

• Events needing Facility Use Permits at beaches and access roads shall not begin before 6 p.m., and shall not last beyond 11 p.m.

• Injurious substances, bonfires, fireworks, and glass bottles are prohibited at all times. Alcohol beverages are prohibited except when a permit is issued in writing by the Parks & Recreation Department or Town Board.

GUIDELINES FOR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

TENTS: Other than small sunshade, or small 10x10 portable units, tents are prohibited without a Facility Use Permit from the Parks & Recreation Department and the Southampton Town Fire Marshal. At no time shall tents, large or small, be erected prior to 6 p.m., when duly authorized.

MUSIC: Music, bands, DJ’s, or any amplified sound systems are prohibited. Small portable stereo units are allowed if volume is maintained at a reasonable level.

FIRES: Bonfires on the sand are prohibited. Small charcoal or wood fires, in a metal container, are allowed by Facility Use Permit. Gas grills are also allowed. All charcoal and wood fires must be put out with water and be disposed of properly. Fires, of any type, are ONLY allowed after 6:00 p.m.

CLEAN-UP: All litter shall be removed from the beach and disposed of properly. If Town garbage cans at the beach are full, garbage must be removed from the location by the Facility Use Permit holder and be disposed of in a proper manner.

VEHICLES: Unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Parks & Recreation Department, all vehicles parked at Town bathing beaches between 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. are required to have a valid beach-parking permit. 4x4 vehicles are prohibited on any Town beach without a valid 4x4 permit issued by the Board of Trustees.

CATERERS: Permits will not be issued to caterers/event planners for beach parties, all permits MUST be submitted by the resident/ taxpayer only and proof of such status is provided. Resident MUST be in attendance of party. A 4x4 permit from Trustees is also required.

RESTROOMS: Will NOT be available after 5 p.m., Groups of over 50 people must contract for a porta-lav at their own expense. The unit must be delivered the afternoon of the event and removed the morning after the event.

ADDITIONAL PARKS & BEACH ORDINANCES

• NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

• NO FIRES AND/OR BARBEQUES

• NO GLASS CONTAINERS

• SWIM IN PROTECTED AREA ONLY

Residents may obtain a Facility Use Permit for beach activity after 6 p.m. Beer and wine for events after hours permitted only under a separate Alcohol Permit.

DOG POLICY AT PARKS, BEACHES & TRAILS

Rules and regulations governing dogs and other domestic animals on Town property are as follows:

BEACH RECREATION FACILITIES: Permitted at Town bathing beaches “off-season” from October 1st until April 1st. Dogs must be under control of owner or other responsible person at all times and any animal waste must be removed. Dogs are prohibited all other times at all Town bathing beaches, except for the Foster Memorial Beach (Long Beach) parking lot in Noyac and all access roads.

“PARKING BY PERMIT ONLY” ACCESS ROADS (BOTH TOWN AND TRUSTEE): Dogs are prohibited from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from April 1st through October 1st. Dogs must be under control of owner or other responsible person at all times and any animal waste must be removed. Additional restrictions may apply if posted as a Special Management Concern Area.

UPLAND PARKS: Permitted at all times if animal is leashed and under control of the owner or other responsible person and any animal waste is removed. Exception: At Red Creek Park where dogs are permitted on marked “Dog Route” walking trails only and at Pine Neck Marine Park off leash area. Dogs are prohibited in picnic areas, sports fields, playground areas and other areas where posted by the Town Parks Director of Parks & Recreation at any Town Parks Recreation Facility.

TRAILS: Permitted at all times if animal is under control of owner or other responsible person and any animal waste is removed. Leashing is not required on Town trails.